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[Competence Network Heart Failure (CNHF). Together against heart failure]
Georg Ertl1, Stefan Störk2, Rita Börste2
1Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik I, Universitätsklinikum Würzburg, Oberdürrbacher Str. 6, 97080, Würzburg, Deutschland. Ertl_G@ukw.de.
Summary
The Competence Network Heart Failure (CNHF) advanced heart failure research through a multidisciplinary approach. It established a unique research resource for future collaborations and improved patient care.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Research
- Health Services Research
- Biomedical Research
Background:
- Heart failure presents a significant medical and socio-economic challenge, affecting millions globally, particularly the elderly.
- Demographic shifts are increasing the prevalence and impact of heart failure.
- A comprehensive, multidisciplinary strategy is essential for effective heart failure patient care and research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish a collaborative research alliance focused on heart failure.
- To generate groundbreaking insights into heart failure mechanisms, diagnosis, and treatment.
- To create a unique, sustainable research resource for future cardiovascular research.
Main Methods:
- Formation of the Competence Network Heart Failure (CNHF) research alliance with 11 sites in Germany.
- Securing funding from the Federal Ministry of Research (BMBF) from 2003-2014.
- Involvement of a wide network of academic institutions, clinics, and practitioners across 22 research projects.
Main Results:
- Generated over 350 publications detailing advancements in basic, clinical, and health care research for heart failure.
- Established a unique, Europe-wide study database and biomaterial bank for heart failure research.
- Successfully transitioned to an associate cooperating partner of the German Centre for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK) in 2015.
Conclusions:
- The CNHF successfully fostered a collaborative environment for heart failure research, yielding significant scientific insights.
- The established research infrastructure provides a valuable resource for ongoing and future national and international collaborations.
- The network's efforts have significantly contributed to advancing heart failure understanding and promoting public awareness.
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